More than a century ago, Seattle residents boarded steamers bound for Meydenbauer Bay, where they spent summer days picnicking, canoeing and dancing at Wildwood Park. Today, getting across Lake Washington is much faster, but Bellevue remains an easy place to stretch out the final days of summer…
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Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, salmonberries, huckleberries and black currants, the “it” berry that spice and seasonings company, McCormick, crowned the 2026 “Flavor of the Year.” If any of these are on your ‘yum’ list, then visiting Bellevue and nearby communities during the…
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The world's biggest soccer tournament may be coming to the Pacific Northwest, but global influences have long visited and lived in Bellevue, home to global companies and a diverse population, for over 100 years. And yes, Bellevue could not be more convenient, given the Crosslake Connection, but the…
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Summer in Bellevue is so glorious that locals prefer traveling at other times of the year, and stick around for June, July, and August’s long sunny days. When my granddaughters, 10 and 7 years old, visit every summer, we explore Bellevue from top to bottom. We hike, play, climb, eat, learn, and swim…
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Don't let the shiny exterior fool you, Bellevue has strong agricultural roots. The city's wetlands feature exactly the kind of soil that blueberries like to live in: acidic, boggy peat mixed with sand. By the 1940s, blueberries had become Bellevue's dominant crop. As urbanization took over, the City…
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When the summer sun spills over the Cascade Range, the peaks become a golden silhouette, unveiling new adventures in the alpine paradise of Crystal Mountain. Summer here means daylight stretches from 5 AM to 9 PM. Get ready for a scenic drive from Bellevue, Washington, so beautiful that you'll…
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Welcome to the vibrant heart of the Pacific Northwest – Bellevue, the summer haven tucked between the shimmering waters of Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish. From serene lakes to mountain peaks, Bellevue serves as the ultimate launchpad for your summer adventure, where every path leads to a new…
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